1. Ownership of Intellectual Property
The Driver/Partner acknowledges that all intellectual property rights—including the TheVanApp name, logo, trademarks, service marks, designs, trade dress, mobile application, website, and related materials (collectively, the “Intellectual Property”)—are and shall remain the exclusive property of Asergis Operations Limited. Nothing in this Agreement transfers or assigns any ownership rights in the Intellectual Property to the Driver/Partner.
2. Limited Right to Use
- Subject to this Agreement, the Driver/Partner is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Intellectual Property solely for identifying themselves as an authorized driver/partner on TheVanApp platform.
- Such use is limited to performing transport services and displaying official TheVanApp materials provided or expressly authorized by Asergis Operations Limited.
3. Prohibited Uses
The Driver/Partner shall not, without prior written consent from Asergis Operations Limited:
- Reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the Intellectual Property.
- Register or attempt to register any business name, domain, social media handle, or app name that incorporates or is confusingly similar to TheVanApp.
- Use the Intellectual Property on unauthorized merchandise, promotional materials, advertisements, or communications.
- Represent themselves as an employee, agent, or legal representative of TheVanApp.
- Use the Intellectual Property in a defamatory, misleading, or unlawful manner.
4. Driver/Partner Content
- Any content created by the Driver/Partner in connection with their use of the App (e.g., reviews, feedback, communications with customers) remains the Driver/Partner’s property.
- By submitting such content through the App, the Driver/Partner grants TheVanApp a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, and reproduce such content solely for operating and improving the platform.
5. Enforcement & Remedies
- Asergis Operations Limited reserves the right to monitor and review Drivers/Partners’ use of the Intellectual Property.
- Any unauthorized or improper use constitutes a material breach and may result in immediate suspension or termination, and legal action.
6. Survival
This Clause survives termination; upon termination, the Driver/Partner shall cease all use of the Intellectual Property.
7. Enforcement Actions
Violations of our branding guidelines may result in:
- Cease and desist notices
- Legal action for trademark infringement
- Removal of unauthorized materials
- Damages and injunctive relief
- Criminal prosecution for counterfeiting
Serious or repeated violations may lead to permanent platform suspension and further legal remedies.
8. Brand Asset Requests
To request permission to use TheVanApp branding:
- Email: branding@thevanapp.com
- Include: Purpose, duration, materials, and contact information
- Allow 5–10 business days for review
9. Contact Information
For branding & IP questions:
legal@thevanapp.com
+1 (555) 123-4567
Brand Guidelines: Available upon request
